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No surprises in this group. Cook remains behind Derek Carr and E.J. Manuel on the depth chart. The Cowboys wanted to draft Cook over Dak Prescott last year, but "settled" for Prescott when the Raiders got to Cook first. Sun, Dec 10, 2017 11:53:00 AM

ESPN's Adam Caplan reports the Raiders are "prepared" to go with 2016 fourth-rounder Connor Cook as their No. 2 quarterback.

With Matt McGloin expected to bolt in free agency, Cook is the only real option on the roster. Caplan said Oakland may add competition later, but they traded up to draft Cook last season for a reason. Cook struggled when thrust into a starting role in the Wild Card Round, but he should be able to handle the backup duties behind Derek Carr. Wed, Mar 8, 2017 10:55:00 AM

Connor Cook completed 18-of-45 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in the Raiders' 27-14, Wild Card loss to the Texans.

Yikes. Making his first career start as a fourth-round rookie, Cook never stood a chance in this one. He can really sling the ball, but Cook has no idea where it's going most of the time. He missed a ton of throws, throwing numerous hospital balls over the middle to his receivers. Cook's first interception was on a failed screen to the left where Jadeveon Clowney picked it off at the Oakland 10-yard line, setting Houston up for an easy touchdown. Cook's final two picks came in the fourth quarter, one on an overthrow over the middle to Amari Cooper and the other a pass well behind Andre Holmes. Cook's touchdown was a hookup with Holmes late in the game with the Raiders down by 20. It's a sad end to the Raiders' season that looked promising before Derek Carr suffered a broken leg in Week 16. Cook doesn't look to have a future as a starter in the league. His ceiling would likely be the No. 2 to Carr, who should be fine well in advance of training camp. Sat, Jan 7, 2017 07:55:00 PM

Coach Jack Del Rio confirmed on Wednesday that Connor Cook will start at quarterback in Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans.

Matt McGloin injured his shoulder in the first half of last week's loss to the Broncos and won't be ready on a short week. Cook completed 14-of-21 passes for 150 yards, one touchdown, and one pick in relief, and Saturday will be his first NFL start. He'll be the first quarterback ever to make his first career start in a playoff game. It figures to be an ugly one with Cook and Brock Osweiler.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: With Cook making his first career start in the playoffs on the road, expect the Texans D/ST to be the most popular play at the position. There is definitely merit to playing the fade - Houston ranks 24th in sacks, 21st in interceptions and 24th in fumbles recovered. Oakland also allowed the fewest sacks on the year (18), so pivoting to Seattle or Pittsburgh seems like a wise choice in any game format. Both of those defenses rank in the top ten in sacks. Wed, Jan 4, 2017 01:36:00 PM

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports he has ligament damage. The Raiders' blindside protector since 2014, 34-year-old Penn hasn't missed a game since coming onto the regular season scene in 2007. Even at his advanced age, he remained one of the league's best left tackles in 2017. He is under contract through 2019.